Kevin Cao, M.D.
NPI 1881081297 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Sugar Land, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Cao, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Sugar Land, TX (NPI 1881081297).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881081297
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S7017 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,585 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,240 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 187 | $165 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 119 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 39 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 22 | 18 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 18 | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 18 | 18 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 16655 Southwest FwySugar Land, TX 77479-2329Phone: (832) 528-7775
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-23
- Last updated
- 2026-04-20
- Certified
- 2026-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Cao's NPI number?
- Kevin Cao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881081297, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Cao's specialty?
- Kevin Cao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Cao located?
- Kevin Cao's practice location on file with NPPES is 1325 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478-4906.
- What is Kevin Cao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Cao is (281) 276-7573.
- Does Kevin Cao accept Medicare?
- Kevin Cao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Cao's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Cao's NPI (1881081297) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.